IT Asset Management Analyst - CMDB & Asset Lifecycle Lead

RL Canning, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Disability Insurance

AD&D and Life Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

RL Canning is seeking an experienced IT Asset Management Analyst to join our IT team. This role manages hardware and software assets, ensuring vendor contract compliance and optimizing procurement strategies, CMDB administration, and asset lifecycle control.

You will partner with procurement, finance, IT operations, and security to report on asset status, drive KPIs, manage vendor relationships, and support SAM activities while promoting sustainable asset practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in IT Asset Management, hardware and software assets.
• Proficiency with ITAM tools such as ServiceNow or FreshService.
• CMDB administration experience and ITIL familiarity preferred.
• Understanding hardware/software lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with deployment tools like SCCM and PowerShell.
• ITAM certifications (CITAM/CHAMP) or ITIL Foundation preferred.
• Willingness to travel for client projects and duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage full IT asset lifecycle from procurement to disposal.
• Maintain accurate inventory of IT assets including licenses and contracts.
• Administer CMDB data accuracy and ITSM compliance.
• Develop and improve asset management processes, tagging, audits, and sustainability.
• Ensure regulatory and internal policy compliance for IT assets.
• Create, analyze KPIs and provide insights for optimization.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, IT operations, and security.
• Oversee physical inventories, replenishment, and forecasting needs.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Prepare asset status reports and license position updates.
• Promote sustainable asset management practices and SAM activities.
• Respond to stakeholder requests and support special projects.

Skills

IT asset management

CMDB administration

ITIL framework

Vendor management

Data analytics

Education

ITAM certification (CITAM/CHAMP)

ITIL Foundation certification

Tools

ServiceNow

FreshService

CMDB tools

SCCM

PowerShell

Job description

RL Canning is seeking an experienced IT Asset Management Analyst to join our IT team. This role manages hardware and software assets, ensuring vendor contract compliance and optimizing procurement strategies, CMDB administration, and asset lifecycle control.

You will partner with procurement, finance, IT operations, and security to report on asset status, drive KPIs, manage vendor relationships, and support SAM activities while promoting sustainable asset practices.